The Skokie Community Foundation was established in 2010 by several Skokie residents driven by their desire to contribute to and improve the lives of residents in the Village of Skokie, Illinois.

To advance this mission, the foundation welcomes applications for its 2021 grant cycle. This year, the foundation will fund proposals that address needs that have arisen in Skokie due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Preference will be given to proposals that directly address how the project will benefit Skokie residents in areas of clearly identified needs, which may include but are not limited to psychological and social-emotional ramifications of COVID; issues pertaining to the return to the workplace and school setting, as well as the challenges faced by students after prolonged remote learning. In addition, preference will be given to proposals that recognize the importance of the racial, social, and economic inequality that was exposed and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded, and the foundation expects to award $25,000 during this grant cycle. 

Proposals must include at least two organizations collaborating for the benefit of Skokie residents. One of the co-applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a school, or a government entity.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Skokie Community Foundation website.Link to complete RFP

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